Take These Chains From My Heart

by Hank Williams

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Take these chains from my heart and set me (C7)free.

You’ve grown cold and no long er care for (F)me.

All my faith in you is (F7)gone,

but the (Bb)heart aches ling er (G7)on.

Take these (C7)chains

from my heart and set me (F)free.

Take (C)these (F)tears

from my eyes and let me (C7)see

just a spark

of the love that used to (F)be.

If you love some bod y (F7)new,

let me (Bb)find a new love, (G7)too.

Take these (C7)chains

from my heart and set me (F)free.

Give my heart

just a word of sym pa (C7)thy.

Be as fair

to my heart as you can (F)be.

Then if you no long er (F7)care

for the (Bb)love that’s beat ing (G7)there,

take these (C7)chains

from my heart and set me (F)free.

Take (C)these (F)chains from my heart and set me (C7)free.

You’ve grown cold and no long er care for (F)me.

All my faith in you is (F7)gone, but the (Bb)heart aches ling er (G7)on.

Take these (C7)chains from my heart and set me (F)free.

Give my (Gm7)free.

Take These Chains From My Heart by Hank Williams — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Take These Chains From My Heart” by Hank Williams in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Take These Chains From My Heart" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Take These Chains From My Heart"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.